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A site for YC rejection stories
Hacker NewsA site for YC rejection stories
Got rejected from YC a few times, so I built a site to collect lessons, reflections, and what people would do differently next time. Thought it could be helpful since most founders apply more than once anyway :) Hope it's helpful: https://ycrejection.com/
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Analyze your own launch →Hacker NewsStrong engagement from HN community · Strong signals: io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released66%66% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
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Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting53%53% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Missing: mac, agents, macos42%42% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Strong signals: way · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal41%41% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive33%33% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue20%20% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto1%1% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
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